Epson Perfection V750-M Pro Photo Scanner (B11B178061)

Epson Perfection V750-M Pro Photo Scanner (B11B178061)
by Epson

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Digital Photo Product Details

Manufacturer: Epson
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: CD
Platform: Windows
Model: B11B178061
Product features:

Groundbreaking 6400 optical resolution.
4.0 Dmax for fine shadow detail plus remarkable tonal range
Digital ICE to automatically removal dust and surface defects from prints
High-pass optics for maximum image quality
Fluid mount accessory for scratch removal and grain reduction from black and white film.

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Customer Review: Great Machine
Summary: 4 Stars

When you want to do a job right, you need the right tools. About six years ago I was looking for a scanner that would could handle medium format negatives. I chose the Epson 3170. It work well for color negs but on black and white the crop would shift to the left about 3/8Th's of an inch. This was totally unacceptable. So, I told Epson and they had me take the scanner to their service rep. So I did. After their tech couldn't find anything they charged me $65. I went round and round with Epson and solved nothing. So I bought a Canon. The customer service was much better. The glass on the Canon was of a better quality and no cropping issue.

This year it was time to upgrade and Epson was on the bottom of my list. Canon no longer makes a Scanner that will meet the specs of the V750. Microtek stopped making scanners all together and Hasselblad was out of my price range. For the price, no one else makes a scanner that will do what this scanner does. Several things helped convince me that the V750 was the way to go.

First and foremost was optics. I have not seen one "Newton Ring". The Perfection 3170 and the Canoscan 8000F were plagued with "Newtons Rings". I was afraid that if I bought the V700 that optical quality might be an issue.

Second reason for going with the V750 was wet scanning. I usually dry scan everything and then if the image is worth it I might wet scan it. This is where Epson marketing falls short. They could be selling wet scanning supplies to us V750 owners. Instead, I spend my money elsewhere. You can get an aftermarket wet scan tray that is better than the tray provided with the V750. In fact you can use that tray with the V700 as well.

The third reason for buying the V750 was the bundled SilverFast Ai software. Epson likes to throw that in to sweeten the deal. This is also the reason they didn't get five stars out of me. I also upgraded my PC. I am now running Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit. SilverFast is not compatible with Vista 64bit. Epson, like in the past doesn't want to know anything and SilverFast has no plans on making a 64bit version of their self proclaimed superior software. What a couple of shysters, Epson and SilverFast, two companies that know how to reach over the dollar to pick up the change.

Now that I have scanned over 1000 negs on this machine I can say that it has performed better than I anticipated. The optical quality is superb and the Digital Ice works great on old Kodachrome slides. This thing will scan anything I throw at it. The dynamic range is far better than my old Canoscan. I was able to bring out the shadow detail in some very contrasty images without blowing out the highlights. The scanner is a bit noisy, but aren't they all. As far as the film holders go, they are flimsy but a big improvement from the Perfection 3170. After market film holders can also be purchased. I have had to use the Epson Scan software which looks like the same version that I used six years ago. You think they would at least give it a face lift but that might require Epson to spend some of their profits. When you are the only company making a machine like this you can do what ever you want and people will still buy it.

In conclusion, if you are serious about your work and want the best for your images, the V750 is a great choice. If you just want to scan some old family picture to share with some friends I'm sure the V700 will be fine. But, if you plan on using your scans for professional applications, you might want to consider the better optics of the V750. If service after the sale is a concern, your out of luck. However, the best customer service is the one you never have to use.

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Description of Epson Perfection V750-M Pro Photo Scanner (B11B178061)

Enjoy unparalleled performance when scanning negatives, slides or prints, with the Epson Perfection V750-M Pro, the first flatbed scanner with groundbreaking 6400 DPI resolution and unique fluid mount capabilities for photo studio applications.

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